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Joshua Issac Robinson
Jul 25, 2025
Joshua Issac Robinson was a son, grandson, brother, dad (to Isaiah "Poo" Robinson), uncle, cousin, and a friend to many, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. Josh was born on March 25, 1980.
We will miss your smiles, jokes, and smack talking, but most of all your big heart! Go Rest High on that Mountain.
A memorial service will be held...
Kathy Moore Thompson
Jul 24, 2025
Kathy Lane Moore Thompson, 72 of Sylva, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born in Jackson County, NC, on May 2, 1953, to the late Theodore and Lorene Calhoun Moore. Kathy enjoyed crafts, reading, writing, and spending time with her family.
Kathy is survived by her daughters, Trinity Pokusa (Tom E.), Miranda Thompson (John Biggerstaff), Brittany Mahaffey (Sean); grandchildren,...
Debbie Lynn Nations
Jul 23, 2025
Debbie Lynn Nations, 57 of Cartersville, Georgia was welcomed home on July 23, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1968 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Willard Nations and the late Nancy Brooks Nations.
She is survived by her brother, guardian, and full-time caregivers Gary and Jane Nations; nephew and caretaker’s Blake and Beth Nations; niece Angie and her husband...
Lois Loretta Deitz
Jul 23, 2025
Lois Loretta Lewis Deitz, surrounded by her children, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after a period of declining health.
Lois was more than a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother – she was the heart and soul of our family. She loved her family unconditionally and her quiet strength was found in her devotion to the Lord. Lois...
Dale Robert Harkin
Jul 18, 2025
Sylva, Dale Robert Harkin, 42, passed away on July 18, 2025.
Dale was born in Newport, Rhode Island on October 8, 1982. He was a gifted artist, poet, writer and skilled in construction of all types. He had recently moved to North Carolina from Texas to be with family.
He is survived by his mother, Paula and step-father Itai Minovitz, of Waynesville,...
Doris Lillard
Jul 18, 2025
Doris Lillard entered peacefully into her Heavenly home Friday, July 18, 2025 after a period of declining health at the age of 86.
Doris was born on May 17, 1939, and was the daughter of James Hicks Wikle and Mary Etta McMahan Wikle. Doris is survived by her 3 children: Ricky Lillard (Patti Curtis), Kathy McMahan (David), and Steve Lillard (Lee)....
Virginia Lee Burrell Milligan
Jul 18, 2025
Our sister, Virginia Lee Burrell Milligan, known affectionately as "Ginn" went home to be with God, her parents, deceased family members and friends. Virginia died peacefully at her home in Tuckasegee at the age of 75. Ginn was married to Michael Milligan (deceased) of Illinois for 18 years. Virginia was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church, Sylva, North...
David "Crash" Nicholson
Jul 17, 2025
David “Crash” Nicholson, 78, of Sylva, NC, went home to meet his Lord & Savior on July 17, 2025. Crash was born on January 1, 1947, in Livingston, TN, to Eugene and Lucille Hill Nicholson. He graduated from Sylva-Webster in 1965. After graduation, he briefly attended WCU before joining the U.S. Air Force — a service he was deeply proud...
Carey Alan Crespo
Jul 14, 2025
Carey Alan Crespo, 78, of Sylva, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, family, and nurse, Bruce after an extended period of declining health.
The youngest in a family of four, born to Dorothy and Charles Crespo, began life at the Air Force base in Jacksonville, Florida. Afterwards the family moved to Atlanta, GA where he spent most...
Shirley Jean Beck
Jul 8, 2025
Shirley Coggins Beck made her ascent to her eternal home on Tuesday evening, July 8, 2025, at the age of 72, after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Haywood County to Daniel and Mattie Coggins on August 3, 1952.
Shirley and Kenneth Beck, her husband of 48 years, had two children, Aaron Beck and Haley Beck. She...
Leona Mae Bradley
Jul 16, 2025
Leona Mae Bradley, 96, of Whittier, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Leona was known for her warmth, strength, her unwavering love for her family, friends, and her wonderful cooking and gardening ability. She loved watching her birds and looking at her flowers.
Born on...
Anthony Edison Mace
Jul 12, 2025
Anthony Mace, age 36, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Anthony was an avid bear hunter and a friend to many people as well as a great son, dad, brother and uncle. He would help anyone out that needed him. He loved spending time in the woods with his kids, siblings,...
Nora Christine Childers
Jul 8, 2025
Nora Christine Childers, age 89, passed on July 8, 2025, at her home in Whittier. Born on February 8, 1936, she was a faithful servant to the Lord. She was also the best “Mama” that Angela, Lynden, and Lyle could ever have. She spent a lot of her time on her knees in their behalf. She had 3 children, 13...
Polly Isabella Martin
Jul 10, 2025
Polly Isabella Martin, surrounded by her family, went peacefully to her heavenly home on July 10th, 2025, at the age of 91.
Polly was Born on April 16th, 1934, and was the daughter of Thad and Lizzie Frady. Polly is survived by her 7 children: Judy Frizzell, Debbie (Pog) Hennessee, Sandra Beauchemin, Rose (Billy) Noell, Billy (Aimee) Martin, David (Jocabed) Martin,...
Sammy Ray Hall
Jul 9, 2025
Sammy Ray Hall, 80, of Dillsboro, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Mission Hospital, after a period of declining health.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred Jacobs Hall, sister Emmalou, and brother Tommy.
Sam is survived by his sister, Donna Hall Wilson, sister in law, Betty Hall, four nephews, Robbie, Chris, Gary, and Tony, and two...
Ruby Cochran Parker
Jul 9, 2025
Ruby Nell Cochran Parker age 90 passed from her earthly body to her heavenly home on July 9th at her home in Whittier. Born on March 17, 1935, Ruby lived a full and vibrant life. She lived her life being a Godly woman, who shared her faith with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and whomever else she came in contact...
Jim Lee Evans
Jul 8, 2025
Jim Evans, 94, of Sylva, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Haywood Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born on November 15, 1930 in Sylva, he was the son of the late Charles and Thelma Tucker Evans.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Joe Tucker Evans; sister-in-law, Rebecca Spake Evans; son-in-law, Ritch...
Paul Frank Fugate
Jul 8, 2025
Paul Frank Fugate, 67, of Cashiers, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Paul was born in Transylvania County on February 3, 1958 to the late Charles Homer and Eula Littleton Fugate. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll and Gerald Fugate; and a sister, Leontine Love.
He is survived by sisters, Sandra Fugate of...
Glenda Smith Baldwin
Jul 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Glenda Faye Baldwin
Sunset: July 6, 2025 | Age 67
Dear Family and Friends,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Glenda Faye Baldwin, who left this world peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 67.
Glenda was more than a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—she was the heart of our family. Her...
Nancy Lee Cool
Jul 1, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Lee Cool went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025, at the age of 83. She was at home with loved ones at the time of her passing.
Nancy is survived by her husband Gerald, her daughter Debra, son David, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Nancy was born on 15 July, 1941 and grew up in...
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